ZERO WASTE ADVOCATE & URBAN ENVIRONMENTALIST

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Trash Talk: Conferences and Presentations

To spread the zero waste message, connect with the waste community and learn more about waste management you will find me talking trash or attending the various events.

March 20, 2013 – SPEAKERZero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA), 8th International Dialogue, Berkeley, California.
Presenting an overview of Canadian waste issues in the Zero Waste North America panel on behalf of Zero Waste Canada. Participating in the various events scheduled for ‘zero waste week‘ in the Bay area.

November 7, 2012 – SPEAKERLive Green Toronto Volunteers Training Session, Toronto, Ontario
Presenting an overview of what “zero waste” means and the solutions that are needed to achieve this admirable goal. Brief overview of Toronto’s short history with zero waste.

October 2012 – SPEAKERWide World of Waste, Jasper, Alberta
Presented research on Zero Waste Theory and Practice within plenary session on the future of waste management with examples of zero waste practices in San Francisco and Vancouver. Networked with experts in the waste community to learn more about Canadian waste diversion projects.

May 2012 – SPEAKERWaste 2012 Conference, Coffs Harbor, Australia
Presented research on Zero Waste Theory and Practice to an audience of approximately 100, comprised of primarily industry and government representatives. Highlighted zero waste efforts in San Francisco and the state of South Australia.

November 2010 – SPEAKERPhilosophy and WasteConference, University of Southern Illinois
Presented research on Zero Waste Theory and Practice to academics primarily from the philosophy discipline. Highlighted San Francisco as a case study of zero waste in practice.

May 2010Urban Biodiversity Conference, Toronto, Ontario
This is where I discovered David Owen and his unique perspective on urban environments as the model for sustainability. Read more about David Owen here.